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Menlo Park - California, U.S.A.
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Partner at Sequoia Capital
@sequoia-capital, @google, morgan stanley, princeton
Palo Alto - California, U.S.A.
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Founder and Managing Director at Costanoa Ventures
Founder, Managing Director, Costanoa Venture Capital. Early stage investor. Managing Director, Sutter Hill. 1st Prod Manager, wrote 1st bus. plan at Netscape.
New York, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • GovTech • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social
Partner at Venrock
Most Interested In
1. Applications solving large and non-obvious problems in data-intensive industries 2. ML-driven applications that have found a path to an initial data advantage and have the potential to create a definitive intelligence advantage 3. Business operations platforms for SMB vendors who have never had a good one, esp that are driven by mobile, esp that drive payment flow 4. Large-scale applications and HW/SW systems that sell into government
Not Interested In
I like to be surprised by things I think I may not be interested in and so try not to rule anything out.
Partner @venrock • Investor @claralending, @Centricient, @dataminr, @care, @gilt Groupe • Studied at @stanford-university, @university-of-oxford-2
San Francisco Bay Area - Philadelphia - Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Partner, First Round Capital
Josh is a founding Partner at First Round Capital, a seed-stage technology venture fund. Josh has been an active entrepreneur and investor in the Internet industry since its commercialization. In 1992, while he was a student at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Josh co-founded Infonautics Corporation – and took it public on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 1996. Josh founded Half.com in July of 1999, and led it to become one of the largest sellers of used books, movies and music in the world. Half.com was acquired by eBay in July 2000 -- and Josh remained with eBay for three years, running the Half.com business unit and growing eBay’s Media marketplace to almost half a billion dollars in annual gross merchandise sales. In late 2003 Josh helped to found TurnTide, an anti-spam company that created the world's first anti-spam router. TurnTide was acquired by Symantec just six months later. Josh founded First Round Capital in 2004 to reinvent seed-stage investing. And since that time the firm has invested in over 350 emerging technology startups – becoming one of the most active venture capital firms in the country. Josh was ranked 3rd on the 2018 New York Times list of Top Venture Capitalists and consistently ranks in the top 20 of the Forbes Midas List of the top 100 tech investors. Josh has been named as one of the top ten ‘angel investors’ in the United States by Newsweek magazine, one of "Tech's New Kingmakers" by Business 2.0 magazine and a "Rising VC Star" by Fortune magazine. Josh also is the proud winner of a second place ribbon in the 2011 Nantucket Watermelon Eating competition. Josh is an inventor on sixteen U.S. Patents for his work in Internet technology. In June 2000, he was awarded Ernst and Young’s prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award for the Greater Philadelphia region. Josh earned a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Menlo Park - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsAgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Material Science • Woman Focused
Vinod Khosla is the Founder at Khosla Ventures. He also served as Board Member at Learning Health & Oscar. He is a Co-Founder of Khosla Impact. He previously served as the Board Member and an Advisor at Post Intelligence. He was one of the three founders of Daisy Systems, which was the first significant computer-aided design system for electrical engineers. The company went on to achieve significant revenue, profits, and an IPO, but Khosla, driven by the frustration of having to design the computer hardware on which the Daisy software needed to be built, started the standards-based Sun Microsystems in 1982 to build workstations for software developers. At Sun he pioneered "open systems" and RISC processors. Sun was funded by longtime friend and board member John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. In 1986 Vinod switched sides and joined Kleiner Perkins, where he was and continues to be a general partner of KPCB funds through KPX. Khosla is a charter member of TiE, a not-for-profit global network of entrepreneurs and professionals founded in 1992 that now has more than forty chapters in nine countries. He is also a founding board member of the Indian School of Business. His current passion is social entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool. He is a supporter of many microfinance organizations in India and Africa. He has been experimenting with education and global housing. He is the Founder of Khosla Impact and a Advisory at HealthTap. He also serves as a board member at GreatPoint Energy, MyLikes, Gamgee and Verayo. He is an Advisor at Academia and The Breakthrough Energy Coalition. He also serves as Board Member at Sakti3. He is the Advisor at MetaMind. He also serves as the Board Member at Viome. He also serves as Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator. He is an Angel Investor.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Japan
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Venture investor in the future of work
General Partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital
Allison Baum is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Fresco Capital. She is involved in all aspects of investment and operations with a specific focus on the education sector. Previously, as Regional Director of Asia at General Assembly, she established and grew the company's first education programs for technology, business and design in Hong Kong. She originally joined the company during its early stages in New York where she developed and scaled their first long-form part-time and immersive courses. Throughout this process, Allison has worked with startups of all sizes across the San Francisco, New York, and Hong Kong communities. After earning a B.A. in Economics and a Secondary Degree in Film Studies from Harvard University, Allison worked in Equity Derivatives Sales & Trading at Goldman Sachs in New York and as an Associate Producer for the Microlending Film Project, a documentary about micro finance for women around the world. She continues to contribute to the cause for female empowerment through an education initiative called Arts and Enterprise for Women, which teaches business skills to refugee and asylum seekers in Hong Kong. She is also an active member of the Hong Kong Global Shapers Community, a social impact initiative of the World Economic Forum. She serves as a Board Member at Ardusat. She also serves as an Advisor at BridgeU. She also serves as Principal at Trinity Ventures.
Austin Texas - London - New York City (NY) - Cambridge Massachusetts - Chicago Illinois - Boston Massachusetts - Portland Oregon - San Antonio Texas - Seattle Washington - Atlanta Georgia - Los Angeles California - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsA.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
Jason Seats serves as Managing Partner at Techstars. Jason was most recently the Managing Director of the Techstars programs in Austin and Cloud in San Antonio. Prior to joining Techstars, Jason was a Founder of Slicehost, an early cloud computing hosting company. In 2008 Slicehost was acquired by Rackspace and became the core for the initial Cloud Servers product. Jason continued on at Rackspace until 2010 as VP of software development for Rackspace Cloud, managing the cloud engineering tea Jason has a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. He is also an Angel Investor. He also serves as Board Member at Convey and DigitalOcean.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
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Venture Partner at XFactor Ventures
Danielle Morrill is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Mattermark. She also serves as Investment Partner at XFactor Ventures. She previously founded Referly, which shut down in March 2013, and is a graduate of Y Combinator Summer 2012. Prior to becoming a founder she lead marketing for cloud communications startup Twilio, which she joined as the first employee in early 2009. Before Twilio she was an early employee of Pelago (backed by KPCB, acquired by Groupon), Editor in Chief of Seattle 2.0 (acquired by Geekwire) worked as a business process analyst at Expeditors International (NASDAQ:EXPD), and as a financial analyst for her family's wealth management firm Reliant Consulting & Research.
New York City, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Fintech & Events Entrepreneur. 6x founder, Venture investor.
Fintech & Events Entrepreneur. 6x founder, Venture investor.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • DeepTech
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsAnalytics • Online Social
Founder and CEO, O'Reilly Media
Tim O'Reilly is the Founder and serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at O'Reilly Media. He also serves as Partner at O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and a Strategic Partner at Ekistic Ventures. He is an Advisor at Automat.ai. He is thought by many to be the best computer book publisher in the world. The company also publishes online through the O'Reilly Network and hosts conferences on technology topics. He holds a BA in Classics from Harvard University.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
Most Interested In
Auren Hoffman and I have combined our investing activity and launched Flex Capital. Seed -- We have made 140 investments to date and are targeting 5-10 companies over the next 12 months. Early Growth Stage -- We are investing in growth companies that are typically in the $100 million to $400 million valuation range. We're focused on companies that will dominate their respective markets and generally investing in companies that have $10M - $100M revenue run rates.
Not Interested In
We are primarily interested in software business models. If you are not a software business then we likely won't be interested.
California is a global powerhouse in the startup and investment ecosystem, home to Silicon Valley, the world's leading tech hub. With a concentration of talent, innovation, and capital, it serves as the epicenter for startups across various sectors. Cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are known for fostering entrepreneurial spirit, supported by prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley.
The state's startup scene thrives on technology, life sciences, clean energy, and entertainment. Silicon Valley is renowned for tech and software, while Los Angeles is a hub for media and entertainment startups. San Diego excels in biotechnology and life sciences, driven by institutions like UC San Diego.
California boasts a vibrant angel investor community, with groups such as Tech Coast Angels and Sand Hill Angels providing vital early-stage funding. These investors often offer mentorship and industry connections, crucial for emerging startups.
Home to leading venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, California offers unparalleled access to venture funding. These firms are instrumental in scaling startups, providing not just capital but strategic guidance and networking opportunities.
The investment climate in California is robust, characterized by a high tolerance for risk and a focus on disruptive innovation. The state's regulatory environment is generally supportive, though it requires navigating complex legal and financial frameworks.
California provides extensive support through accelerators like Y Combinator and 500 Startups, offering programs that help startups refine their business models and scale. Co-working spaces and incubators further nurture early-stage ventures.
As technology continues to evolve, California is poised to remain at the forefront of the startup ecosystem. With increasing emphasis on sustainability and diversity, the state is likely to see growth in green tech and inclusive entrepreneurship, ensuring its continued relevance and leadership in global innovation.
California hosts some of the most renowned angel investors, including Ron Conway, known for his investments in Google and Facebook, and Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList. These investors are vital in providing early-stage funding and mentorship to startups, often acting as a bridge to larger venture capital rounds.
California is home to many leading venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Kleiner Perkins. These firms have been instrumental in funding and nurturing some of the most successful tech companies in the world, such as Airbnb, Uber, and Twitter, providing both capital and strategic guidance.
Angel investors typically invest between $25,000 and $100,000 per startup, focusing on seed and early-stage companies with high growth potential. Venture capital firms, on the other hand, invest in larger rounds, ranging from several million to hundreds of millions of dollars, targeting a wide range of industries including tech, healthcare, and biotech.
Active angel investors in California often have portfolios comprising hundreds of investments, while leading venture capital firms typically manage dozens of investments annually. This high volume ensures a diversified approach, mitigating risks and maximizing potential returns.
The investment market in California is expected to remain robust, driven by continuous innovation and a thriving startup ecosystem. Emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, and fintech are anticipated to attract significant interest and funding from both angels and VCs in the coming years.
Beyond financial investment, California's angel investors and venture capitalists are known for their active involvement in mentorship. They provide invaluable advice, network connections, and strategic insights, helping startups navigate the challenges of scaling and market entry.
The state of California offers various initiatives and programs that support entrepreneurship, including tax incentives and grants. Additionally, institutions like the University of California and Stanford University play a crucial role in fostering innovation through research and incubation programs.
California remains a prime destination for startup funding, boasting a vibrant community of angel investors and venture capital firms. With a strong support system and a forward-looking investment landscape, startups in California are well-positioned to thrive and drive future technological advancements.
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